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Christie Plans October Vote for Lautenberg Seat

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Heather Haddon

Updated June 4, 2013 7:54 p.m. ET

TRENTON, N.J.—Gov. Chris Christie called a special election this October for the U.S. Senate seat made vacant by the death of Frank Lautenberg, drawing a muted reaction from fellow Republicans and applause from national Democrats.

Mr. Christie, a Republican, chose the option that allowed the earliest possible election for the Senate seat, setting an Aug. 13 primary and an Oct. 16 general election. New Jersey's conflicting election...

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